Verizon Communications
Financial Planning & Analysis -Senior Manager
Verizon Communications, Trenton, New Jersey, United States
Financial Planning & Analysis - Senior Manager
Basking Ridge, New Jersey Lake Mary, Florida Miami, Florida Job ID: R-1086245 Apply prior to the end date: October 31st, 2025 What you’ll be doing
We are building a world-class Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) organization. The Senior Manager of Operational Expense Forecasting owns the forecast, analysis, and strategic management of our most critical operational costs—including subsidy, sales incentives, commissions, and Full-Time Labor—for Verizon\'s Value Prepaid brands. You will be a primary financial partner to the CRO/Base Management organization and HR, translating commercial and sales strategies into financial outcomes, challenging assumptions in business cases, and driving profit optimization by improving key operational metrics. Key Responsibilities
Own the end-to-end development and communication of the cost forecast and financial reporting across all prepaid brands for subsidies, device rebates, commissions, and Full-Time Labor (Headcount). Serve as a dedicated financial partner to the CRO organization/Base management/HRBP, focusing on the financial impact and effective deployment of subsidy and sales incentive programs. Lead the development of all business cases related to operational spending, partnering with the business to scrutinize and validate underlying assumptions. Own relationships with Brand Managers to align cost forecasts with brand strategy and strategic priorities. Drive partnerships with teams coordinating direct costs and device costs to identify supply chain efficiencies and opportunities to improve device costs. Lead cross-functional efforts to identify and implement operational metrics that improve cost performance (e.g., commissions efficiency, device cost reductions). Assess cost efficiencies and drive profit optimization across all cost centers. Oversee the preparation and delivery of consolidated operational expense results for the Value CRO organization/Base Management. Develop and communicate operating expense plans, financial reporting, operational analysis, and executive reviews for Actuals, Business Plan, and Best View for CRO Organization and Base Management. Lead the team to enhance partnership with HRBP and performance assurance teams. Provide financial guidance and oversight to the Distribution Strategy organization related to our retail store footprint. Evaluate business results and serve as a functional expert to provide strategic guidance and insights during the analysis process. Serve as a Subject Matter Expert to complex business performance issues, defining and executing action plans. Interpret and evaluate monthly analyses of business trends, including budget variance of financial results and KPIs, to identify risks and opportunities and provide data-driven recommendations. Assess the impact of strategic financial decisions and present recommendations to leadership. Design, develop, and implement methods and strategies to continually improve processes, including dashboards to analyze operational performance. Be accountable for decisions and recommendations to ensure the quality and delivery of all financial products and services. Confidently present and communicate to all levels of the business. Provide experience in operational expense forecasting, business case development, and strategic financial modeling, preferably within the telecom sector. Demonstrate the ability to build strong partnerships with commercial (sales, marketing, brand management) and operations teams. Experience managing and forecasting Headcount/Labor costs is highly desirable. Show strong analytical and communication skills, with a track record of translating complex cost drivers into executive-level insights. Show advanced proficiency in financial planning systems and data analysis tools. What we’re looking for
You’ll need to have: Bachelor’s degree or four or more years of work experience. Six or more years of relevant experience required, demonstrated through work and/or military experience, or specialized training. Experience with Microsoft Office Suite. Even better if you have one or more of the following: A Master\'s in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or Economics. Experience in the technology and/or telecommunications industry. A professional certification (e.g. CPA, CMA). A high degree of analytical capability with the proven ability to structure a business case around a high-level strategic vision. Strong strategic skills, with the proven ability to identify and assess key points, implications and recommendations. An advanced understanding of corporate financial planning, reporting & analysis, and costing/profitability methodologies and processes. Demonstrated in-depth understanding of common business and cost drivers, financial statement analysis, and deep-dive analysis. Knowledge of FASB and SEC requirements, GAAP, tax reporting and accounting practices, and International Financial Reporting. Demonstrated experience in continuous improvement initiatives, root cause analysis and project management. Proficiency in Essbase, Smart View, Hyperion Planning, and Hyperion Strategic Finance. Experience leading large and complex team projects with minimal direct supervision. If Verizon and this role sound like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every “even better” qualification listed above. Where you’ll be working
In this hybrid role, you\'ll have a defined work location that includes working from home and a minimum of three days per week in the office, which will be set by your manager. Employees are responsible for maintaining compliance with hybrid work policies. Scheduled Weekly Hours
40 Equal Employment Opportunity
Verizon is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristics. Benefits and Compensation
Our benefits are designed to help you move forward in your career, and in areas of your life outside of Verizon. They include medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, identity theft protection, and other benefits. We offer a matched 401(k) plan, stock incentive programs, holidays, personal days, parental leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance, and other incentives. Compensation varies by location and experience. This is an incentive-based position with the potential to earn more. The annual salary range for the listed locations on this requisition, for a full-time schedule, is: $94,000.00 - $180,000.00. Basking Ridge, New Jersey, +2 other locations Basking Ridge, New Jersey, +2 other locations Basking Ridge, New Jersey, +2 other locations From finance to supply chain, help drive our success and create meaningful change in your career and the world. Stay in touch
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Basking Ridge, New Jersey Lake Mary, Florida Miami, Florida Job ID: R-1086245 Apply prior to the end date: October 31st, 2025 What you’ll be doing
We are building a world-class Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) organization. The Senior Manager of Operational Expense Forecasting owns the forecast, analysis, and strategic management of our most critical operational costs—including subsidy, sales incentives, commissions, and Full-Time Labor—for Verizon\'s Value Prepaid brands. You will be a primary financial partner to the CRO/Base Management organization and HR, translating commercial and sales strategies into financial outcomes, challenging assumptions in business cases, and driving profit optimization by improving key operational metrics. Key Responsibilities
Own the end-to-end development and communication of the cost forecast and financial reporting across all prepaid brands for subsidies, device rebates, commissions, and Full-Time Labor (Headcount). Serve as a dedicated financial partner to the CRO organization/Base management/HRBP, focusing on the financial impact and effective deployment of subsidy and sales incentive programs. Lead the development of all business cases related to operational spending, partnering with the business to scrutinize and validate underlying assumptions. Own relationships with Brand Managers to align cost forecasts with brand strategy and strategic priorities. Drive partnerships with teams coordinating direct costs and device costs to identify supply chain efficiencies and opportunities to improve device costs. Lead cross-functional efforts to identify and implement operational metrics that improve cost performance (e.g., commissions efficiency, device cost reductions). Assess cost efficiencies and drive profit optimization across all cost centers. Oversee the preparation and delivery of consolidated operational expense results for the Value CRO organization/Base Management. Develop and communicate operating expense plans, financial reporting, operational analysis, and executive reviews for Actuals, Business Plan, and Best View for CRO Organization and Base Management. Lead the team to enhance partnership with HRBP and performance assurance teams. Provide financial guidance and oversight to the Distribution Strategy organization related to our retail store footprint. Evaluate business results and serve as a functional expert to provide strategic guidance and insights during the analysis process. Serve as a Subject Matter Expert to complex business performance issues, defining and executing action plans. Interpret and evaluate monthly analyses of business trends, including budget variance of financial results and KPIs, to identify risks and opportunities and provide data-driven recommendations. Assess the impact of strategic financial decisions and present recommendations to leadership. Design, develop, and implement methods and strategies to continually improve processes, including dashboards to analyze operational performance. Be accountable for decisions and recommendations to ensure the quality and delivery of all financial products and services. Confidently present and communicate to all levels of the business. Provide experience in operational expense forecasting, business case development, and strategic financial modeling, preferably within the telecom sector. Demonstrate the ability to build strong partnerships with commercial (sales, marketing, brand management) and operations teams. Experience managing and forecasting Headcount/Labor costs is highly desirable. Show strong analytical and communication skills, with a track record of translating complex cost drivers into executive-level insights. Show advanced proficiency in financial planning systems and data analysis tools. What we’re looking for
You’ll need to have: Bachelor’s degree or four or more years of work experience. Six or more years of relevant experience required, demonstrated through work and/or military experience, or specialized training. Experience with Microsoft Office Suite. Even better if you have one or more of the following: A Master\'s in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or Economics. Experience in the technology and/or telecommunications industry. A professional certification (e.g. CPA, CMA). A high degree of analytical capability with the proven ability to structure a business case around a high-level strategic vision. Strong strategic skills, with the proven ability to identify and assess key points, implications and recommendations. An advanced understanding of corporate financial planning, reporting & analysis, and costing/profitability methodologies and processes. Demonstrated in-depth understanding of common business and cost drivers, financial statement analysis, and deep-dive analysis. Knowledge of FASB and SEC requirements, GAAP, tax reporting and accounting practices, and International Financial Reporting. Demonstrated experience in continuous improvement initiatives, root cause analysis and project management. Proficiency in Essbase, Smart View, Hyperion Planning, and Hyperion Strategic Finance. Experience leading large and complex team projects with minimal direct supervision. If Verizon and this role sound like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every “even better” qualification listed above. Where you’ll be working
In this hybrid role, you\'ll have a defined work location that includes working from home and a minimum of three days per week in the office, which will be set by your manager. Employees are responsible for maintaining compliance with hybrid work policies. Scheduled Weekly Hours
40 Equal Employment Opportunity
Verizon is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristics. Benefits and Compensation
Our benefits are designed to help you move forward in your career, and in areas of your life outside of Verizon. They include medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, identity theft protection, and other benefits. We offer a matched 401(k) plan, stock incentive programs, holidays, personal days, parental leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance, and other incentives. Compensation varies by location and experience. This is an incentive-based position with the potential to earn more. The annual salary range for the listed locations on this requisition, for a full-time schedule, is: $94,000.00 - $180,000.00. Basking Ridge, New Jersey, +2 other locations Basking Ridge, New Jersey, +2 other locations Basking Ridge, New Jersey, +2 other locations From finance to supply chain, help drive our success and create meaningful change in your career and the world. Stay in touch
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